fathers - ootata

Word information

Part of speech	noun
Plurality	plural
Noun class	u/oo
Note	Ootata can be used to refer to any group of middle aged men or older. Even if they are not actually fathers.

Example sentences

• English

  You will fight for the fathers of the nation.

  IsiXhosa

  Nizolwela ootata besizwe.

• English

  Some old men like to braai together.

  IsiXhosa

  Abanye ootata bathanda ukoja kunye.

Linked words

Link type	Other word
Singular or plural form	father - utata (⁨⁩⁨⁩⁨⁩⁨⁩⁨noun ⁨- class ⁨u/oo⁩⁩⁩)